Learn More, 04/06/2023 SaugerSlow: Look for saugers below the Lock and Dam or in Sylvan Slough. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Visitors are asked to avoid the campground area due to the continued storm damage cleanup. Excellent camping, fishing, hunting, boating, state fish hatchery, and Honey Creek Resort, This was effective January 1st. Contact the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406 with questions about fishing in south central Iowa. When the water light is low, anglers can catch a walleye along the shore. 2000 Rainbow Trout will be stocked here tomorrow, April14. No more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Viking Lake For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Black Crappie Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Water temperatures are in the low 40s, but will warm up fast this week with the warmer weather. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Black Crappie Slow: Use a minnow fished in a backwater or near current breaks. Lake Belva Deer has excellent bluegill and bass populations and a growing catfish and crappie population. KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. Volga Lake Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Mississippi River Pool 19 Tailwater anglers are catching a few perch. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout will be stocked Saturday, April 15 at noon. WebAKA: Lost Creek Reservoir. Privacy Statement. We Are Bass Fishing. Mostly just a few small bass being caught. Prairie Rose will offer excellent fishing in 2023. The river is rising. There has been some good insect hatches with the recent warmer temperatures. As a South Carolina native that went to school at the University of South Carolina, just 45 minutes away from takeoff, Walters has spent a considerable amount of time on Lake Murray. The road to Sny Magill ramp is under water and closed. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Largemouth Bass Fair: Find bass near shore in the evenings as shallower water warms. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. WebOver 700 campsites are available at this 11,000-acre lake in the rolling hills of southern Iowa. Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. When on private property open to fishing, the only activity allowed is fishing. Lake Murray is a herring lake located in the heart of South Carolina, and with the warm spring wer having, this one should set up to be an absolute slugfest. The Viking Lake water level is close to full and will offer good fishing opportunities in 2023. Black Crappie Fair: Try fishing over brush in 5-15 feet of water. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) Special Fishing Regulations for Barren River Lake Miscellaneous Fishing Tournaments Scheduled for this Waterbody Fishing Forecast Water clarity is improving to a little over 3 feet. Check Iowa fishing reports for current striper information. Bluegill Good: Use tube jigs, plastics, or other small jigs. Turkey River (below Clermont) Bluegill Fair: Bluegills are getting close to a keeper-size. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Flood stage is 10 feet. The walleye season is closed. As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill and largemouth bass to get closer to shore. As the water temperature increases, look for bluegill and largemouth bass to get closer to shore. They have found their hiding spots and have settled down. Brook Trout Fair: Try matching insect hatches using a flyrod or casting small flashy spinners with a spincast rod. Eisenhower Park Lake WalleyeFair: Walleye are spawning. Lake Wapello Lake Petocka Gates are all out of the water at the dam. Iowa's natural resources plates include the state bird and flower, pheasant, eagle, buck and a Brook trout. While stripers are native to salt water, they naturally migrate into fresh water streams to spawn. Paddlefish No Report: Paddlefish season is open through April 15th. Lake Macbride Water temperature is around 48 degrees; the water is stained. Courtesy docks are in. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Channel Catfish Good: Its time to target catfish; use cut bait on the bottom from the wind-swept shore. Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. Yellow Perch Fair: Try a jig tipped with with a minnow or a bit of crawler fished in the tailwaters and side channels. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District office at 712-657-2638. Contact your local bait shop for the most recent angling opportunities. Water temperature is in the 50s. Walleye Fair. Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body. Bluegill No Report:We received many good reports on bluegills this ice fishing season, but many small fish were reported. No fishing report. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Lake Rathbun is a go-to spot for quality walleye, catfish and white bass angling. Anglers commonly fish for Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill 25% Off Walleye Fair: Some fish, especially males, will be coming shallow in the evenings to spawn. Clear editor. Black Crappie Good. WebDuring this time of year on Rathbun Lake, fish can be found in Spring (Pre-Spawn) patterns. Discovery Park Pond There are some tagged trout for prizes offered by the City of Bondurant. It is a nice safe place to fish with kids on warmer days. Bait and bobber or small jigs work well; dont hesitate to put on a spinner to see if there is a more aggressive one around looking for some action. Channel Catfish - No Report: Ice out catfish are usually caught on the windblown shorelines using dead shad or chubs. Black Crappie Good. Smallmouth Bass Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Walleye Fair: Walleye are spawning. Maquoketa River (above Monticello) Learn More, 04/06/2023 Decorah District Streams Lake Sugema Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. Try crankbaits around the same areas. Flathead Catfish Fair: Some flatheads are being caught on live bluegill or shiners. Those who plan to venture out to the lakes and rivers this weekend will have to deal with various forms of precipitation and declining temperatures. White Sucker Fair: The sucker bite is picking to prepare for spawning. NORTHEAST Cedar River (above Nashua) Water levels are stabilizing. This cooler weather may slow the bite for many fish species. The current lake level is 904.37 msl; recreation pool is 904 msl. Drift a jig tipped with a nightcrawler along flats in the main basin or near points for perch. WebEUFAULA, Okla. Weighing the biggest bag of the tournament on Championship Sunday 22 pounds, 9 ounces Kelly Jordon vaulted from fourth to the win in Epic Baits Stop 3 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches on Lake Eufaula. Walleye No Report: Walleye spawning season has started; high water and winds have hampered any attempts to angle for them. Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake The lake is ice-free. Paste as plain text instead, Black Hawk Lake Rainbow Trout Good. For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. Sorting may be needed. See what fish are biting now in Lewiston and find out where to catch them. The walleye season on the Iowa Great Lakes is closed until May 6th. Adjust the retrieval speed of your lure until you find what the trout are interested in. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. Water temperature is in the upper 50s. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Walleye Fair: Anglers have picked up a few from shore in the evenings; the bite is slow to fair. One walleye over 27 inches may be kept. Fish are more active as water temperatures rise to near 50 degrees. Hope this translates into a good open water season. Are crappie on the rocks at Bridgeview more yet or still deep? (2020), Customer Service: 515-725-8200 | Iowa DNR Headquarters Wallace State Office Building | 502 East 9th Street, 4th Floor | Des Moines, IA 50319-0034, Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), State Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan, Declaratory Orders and Rulemaking Petitions, list of current fish consumption advisories. Try using a 3-way with just enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom or use a worm harness for nightcrawlers. Read Lewiston fishing reports from April 2023. Black Crappie Fair: Try jigs fished near cedar tree brush piles to catch all sizes of crappies. If you have questions on fishing Pools 16-19, contact the Fairport Fish Hatchery at 563-263-5062. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. The lake is fully stocked with bass, redears, bluegills, crappies, and catfish. Walleye Fair: Try fishing in rock in 10-20 feet of water during the day and shallower rock towards evening. Largemouth Bass Fair: They should get back to feeding once they get use to the quickly rising water temperatures. Reports of anglers catching walleye and smallmouth bass. Sunday will see temperatures around 40 degrees for highs. Black crappie will start to move up into the pontoon arm of the lake as water temperatures warm. Contact at Bassfactory52@gmail.com. Stockingcatchable rainbow troutcontinues. The Toolsboro ramp is closed due to high water. The water temperature is 46 degrees. Black Crappie Good: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow or tube jig and bobber. Try jigs and twister tails or inline spinners. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. #4.25.5. Water level is 11.4 feet at Lansing and is expected to reach 14 feet this week. For more information, contact the Manchester Hatchery at 563-927-3276. Walleye Slow: Walleye are spawning. Bluegill Fair: Znglers using bait and bobber are catching some bluegills while fishing for trout. Gates are all out of the water at the dam. The bluegills are abundant but small. Tailwater stage is forecast to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. Webfor bass fishing at Rathbun Lake are during late April through the middle of June and again during late September and October. Over 700 campsites at Rathbun Lake offer multiple ways to explore Iowas great outdoors and unwind. The water is in the upper 50s; occasionally rising to 60 degrees. The docks are in. The walleye season is closed. var pid = 'ca-pub-7688473207631183'; Coralville Reservoir Black Crappie Fair: Try jigs fished near cedar tree brush piles to catch all sizes of crappies. Pleasant Creek Lake Online pricing may vary from in-store pricing. Mississippi River Pool 12 This primarily includes crappie, channel catfish, walleye, and largemouth bass. Walleye No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Liberty Centre Pond The lake is ice-free. Des Moines River (Saylorville to Red Rock) Walleye/sauger combined daily limit 6/possession 12. Walleye Fair: Tryjigs tipped with twister tails, swimbaits or live minnows below Saylorville Dam, the dams in Des Moines, and deeper pools. The road to Sny Magill ramp is under water and closed. If you plan on keeping fish please only keep two fish per child. Mississippi River Pool 13 The lake is about five percent ice covered in the protected bays and coves, but that ice is not thick enough to support anglers. Overall, the fish population looks good at Anita for 2023. Drop a weighted crawler into the current breaks. Upper Iowa River (below Decorah) ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; Mississippi River Pool 16 Rainbow Trout Good: Try spinners or trout bait. The lake features six campgrounds, lodging, rental boats, several public boat ramps, a marina, and several stores. White Bass Fair: Some white bass are being caught in Belle Pocket. Find warmer water along the shoreline in evening from days heating. Check the paddlefish regulations (page 11 of theIowa Fishing Regulations) before you go out snagging. Any sized motor may be used at 5 mph. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Iowa DNR Customer Service The docks are in. ins.id = slotId + '-asloaded'; WebTournament anglers reported very good weigh-ins during 2020, and similar success should continue during 2021. Expect the bite to pick up post-spawn. Things like deep rock, lily pads or shallow bays is close enough. Try fishing the sunny bays that are a little warmer and you should be able to catch enough to keep it interesting. Mississippi River Pool 9 Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. WebThe sauger in the lake appear to be growing well and should provide a good fishing opportunity. Northern PikeFair:Northern pike are spawning. Tailwater stage is forecast to keep rising over the weekend and reach 13.8 feet by Wednesday. The walleye season is closed. Northern Pike Fair: Northern pike are spawning. Lake Meyer If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. Maine, IA Try small jigs, changing your retrieval speed until you find one the fish like. Walleye Good: Use a jig head and minnow along current breaks. Water levels are at or soon to hit the low action flood stage over the coming week in many locations. Clear Lake has a protected slot on walleye. RainbowTrout Good: Trout were stocked recently. Northern Pike Good: Tip-ups are working well. Water clarity is stained. Freshwater Drum Good: Drum are actively feeding. Mississippi River Pool 17 Water temperature is in the mid-50s. Coralville Reservoir Work the cedar trees and brush piles near shore and you should be able to find them. Again Welcome, Tim. Check us our on Facebook@IowaBassTournaments. Water clarity is stained. Various recreational activities are available on the lake's shores like camping, boating, hiking, fishing, etc. If you find trees in standing water, you are going to find walleye if the water depth is more than eight feet. Sorting may be needed. Anglers have been catching channel catfish on nightcrawlers. Try fishing a weighted crawler anywhere with current. Mississippi River Pool 18 North Twin Lake COMET STREAM. Rainbow Trout Excellent: Use small spinnerbaits, hair jigs or hooks tipped with imitation eggs floating past structure. Try fishing with minnows under a bobber. WilsonLake Thats a real possibility when camping. Rainbow Trout Good:Trout were stocked recently. Sauger No Report: Still receiving some nice reports on catching walleye and sauger. For information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. All walleyes measuring less than 15-inches must be immediately released unharmed. The walleye season is closed. Clear Lake Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Thursday, May 11th The lake is a hot spot for fishing because it has the largest warm-water fish hatchery. Most fish are moving out deeper as water temperatures increase. For current fishing information, please call the Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery at 563-382-8324. The largemouth bass, bluegill and black crappie populations look very good. Try jigs along tree piles or weed lines for bass. Sign in to your account to find other friends and anglers who are using Fishidy. Learn More, 04/06/2023 Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. Bite is hit-or-miss. Rainbow Trout Good: Plenty of places for trout to hide in this lake. Water temperature is in the mid-30s. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Otter Creek Lake The ramps at Big Timber and Kilpeck are closed due to high water. Walleye - No Report: There is a 15-inch minimum length limit on walleye at Lake Rathbun effective January 1st. Liberty Centre Pond Largemouth Bass Fair: They should get back to feeding once they get use to the quickly rising water temperatures. Whether youre looking to fish from a quiet bank or a boat, this spot is too good to pass up! The City of Bellevue boat ramp and the Iowa DNR ramp are open. At the DNR ramp, water is up on the parking lot making it difficult to launch. Yellow Perch Fair: Fish are being picked up along Ice House Point shoreline and from the Inlet Bridge area. var ffid = 1; Use a hook tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the bottom under a bobber. Largemouth Bass Fair: Fish are moving to shallower structure and areas adjacent to spawning flats. Fish slower until the water temperature increases. Rainbow Trout Good: Still some trout left from the spring release a couple of weeks ago. Do not wear red, white, or blue clothing at this time. Shorthead redhorse Good: Redhorse will soon start to bite and will run up rivers like the Wapsipinicon. For information on lakes in the Southwest District call the Cold Springs office at 712-769-2587. EUFAULA, Okla. The first day of competition at the Tackle Warehouse Invitationals event on Lake Eufaula was a good one, with 102 pros catching limits, Andrew Nordbye putting a 7-pound, 3-ounce largemouth on the scales for Berkley Big Bass, and 14 pounds going down to 56 th place. Fish are biting, but its harder to find them with high water conditions. The lake is drained for the ongoing renovation project. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); By subscribing you agree to receive newsletters and email promotions from us. Rainbow Trout Good: Trout were recently stocked. Water levels remain low; use caution when loading boats at the ramps. Prairie Park Fishery The state record was caught from Lake Rathbun in 1983. Try jigs or minnows in 5-15 feet of water. Water levels are steady with good to excellent clarity. You can post now and register later. Walleye Fair: Walleye are spawning. Hes another angler that understands how herring bass act. White Crappie Fair: Some crappies are starting to be caught in Sunset Marina. Docks are in at the beach and dam boat ramps. Contact Information by County, You can zoom in on the map for bathymetric information for some lakes. The campground has 100 sites, many with direct lake access perfect for an afternoon fishing for bass and catfish. Pike are spawning. Since that time stocking of striped bass has been discontinued. Unsafe ice. The water level is rising to 13 feet at Lock and Dam 11 and near 15 feet at the RR bridge. Walleye Good: Use jig tipped with a minnow or worm below dams or eddies. Black Crappie Fair: Anglers are picking up crappie along Ice House Point shoreline and from the fish house using small jigs. White Bass Fair: Some white bass are being caught in Belle Pocket. Target rock/gravel areas in the evenings and adjacent deeper areas during the day. Mason City Boys Soccer at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 5:30 PM GHV Video Stream, Monday, May 15th Try using a 3-way with just enough weight to keep the weight on the bottom or use a worm harness for nightcrawlers. Diamond Lake Viking Lake Try jigs and twister tails or inline spinners. Crappie fishing has been slow. Bluegill Any sized motor may be used at 5 mph. Some boat ramps may be under water due to high water conditions. Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake Check us out on Facebook@IowaBassTournaments. Bottom bounce a jig with twister tails in the Lock and Dam tailwaters. Clear Lake is a natural spring-fed lake with very high winds for sailing and great walleye, yellow bass, and channel catfish fishing. var alS = 1002 % 1000; Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Walleye Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Mississippi River Pool 9 Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Little River Watershed Lake The dock is in at main boat ramp. If you want to escape the summer heat, consider visiting one of Rathbun Lakes three designated swimming beaches. For current conditions, call the Spirit Lake District Office at 712-336-1840. Bluegill Fair: Znglers using bait and bobber are catching some bluegills while fishing for trout. Interior rivers have fallen and are producing catches of walleye and smallmouth bass. Water is fairly clear with a little green cast. more Don't forget Lake Rathbun contains zebra mussels so make sure to clean, drain, and dry equipment before transporting to another water body.Report courtesy of Iowa DNR. Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Cedar River (above Nashua) Some of the common fish in Rathbun Lake are crappie, walleye, Learn More, 04/06/2023 Black Crappie No Report: Look for crappie to start gathering around structure as the water temperature increases. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; WebThings you should know about tournament fishing at Lake Rathbun, Iowa. Walleye Fair. Largemouth Bass - Slow: Catch largemouth Bass of all sizes with finesse plastics fished along River stage is forecast to reach 14.7 feet by next Wednesday. Largemouth Bass Fair: Fish are moving to shallower structure and areas adjacent to spawning flats. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. What is going on this is my home lake growing up and coming into town for long weekend just looking for some back home help. Water temperature is in the mid to upper 50s in most lakes. Smallmouth Bass No Report: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics or cast and retrieve spinnerbaits. Spinner or crankbaits work well. For information on lakes in the Southwest District call the Cold Springs office at 712-769-2587. Wiper (Hybrid Striped Bass) Fair. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. What is going on at the damn / spillway? Lost Grove Lake Other species include catfish, bluegill, sunfish and musky. Fish slower until the water temperature increases. While still growing to size, its a good place to take kids fishing. Heres a Fish Consumption Fact Sheet from the Iowa DNR and the Iowa Dept. Brushy Creek Lake Channel Catfish Fair: Try cut bait on the upper end towards 380/965. Water temperature is around 49 degrees. Lake Rathbun, Moravia Lake Rathbun is Iowa's perennial crappie hot spot. The water temperature went up pretty quick and theyre just not sure yet. Anglers are picking up fish in Town Bay, along shore near Ice House Point, and in the fish house. Black Crappie Fair: Try small jigs tipped with a minnow. Yellow Perch Good: Use small jigs tipped with a minnow. Use stinkbait or nightcrawlers along rocky areas for catfish. Walleye Good: Cast jigs and ringworm plastics tipped with a minnow. Black Crappie Fair. Mississippi River Pool 11 Fishing in Lock and Dam tailwaters has slowed some. Water temperature is in the upper 50s. Channel Catfish Fair: Try a crawler in the current seams as water temperatures rise this week. Walleye No Report: Small walleye and an occasional keeper are being reported. Channel Catfish No Report: Try cut bait on wind-blown shorelines. At Fort Gibson Lake, You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. The docks are in. Better fish are taken on a three-way crankbait rig. Black Hawk Lake Largemouth Bass Fair: Anglers are starting to pick up a few bass that have been working the rocks along the north shore of the lake. Hes another angler that understands how herring bass act. Flood stage is 15 feet. The lake will be held 10 to 12 feet down from normal pool until the lake restoration is complete in the winter of 2012- 2013. WebFor information on lakes in south central Iowa call the Rathbun Fish Hatchery at 641-647-2406. Upper Mississippi River water levels are approaching minor flood stage. Temperatures drop dramatically over the weekend from the upper 70s Friday It was born of the Red Rock Dam on the Des Moines River in 1969. This was effective January 1st. Rainbow trout will be stocked this coming weekend on April 15th. The water level is near 12 feet at Fulton, 14.5 feet at Camanche, and 8.8 feet at LeClaire. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. How is the fishery doing there these days? Adam Arnold, Conservation Officer; 641-777-2164; Dallas Davis, Conservation Officer; 641-777-2163; Mark Flammang, Fisheries Biologist; 641-647-2406. Water temperature is in the upper 40s. A few areas, like Anglers Bay, can still be fished safely on foot; most lake access is diminished. Channel Catfish Good: Catch channel catfish out of the main current or in the mouths of feeder creeks using dead shad. Shorthead redhorse Excellent: Redhorse are running; they are fun to catch. Water temperature is in the mid-50s. Bass will be in every imaginable stage, from prespawn to postspawn, and everywhere in between. Just wondering who all fished Lake Rathbun, Iowa in 2012. The dock is in at the main boat ramp. Sauger No Report: Small walleye and small sauger are being reported with an occasional keeper reported. Try vertical jigging with minnows or trolling three-way rigs with minnows. Walleye Good. The boat ramp at Clarks Ferry Landing is closed due to high water. The current lake level is 904.71 feet. Some limitations may apply for young children and pregnant women. You need a valid fishing license and pay the trout fee to fish for or possess trout. Channel Catfish Slow: Try cut bait fished along wind-blown shorelines to catch all sizes of channel catfish. Information / Records Requests Support conservation in Iowa by buying a natural resource plate for your vehicle. Brook Trout Fair: Use midge caddis fly or mayfly patterns for insects hatching streamside. Yellow Perch Good: Angles are catching perch from the jetties. Largemouth Bass Fair: Bass have turned a little timid. Water level is near 622 feet at Lynxville and is expected to reach 624 feet this week. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); EUFAULA, Okla. It was a make it or break it day for the anglers on Lake Eufaula for Day 2 of Epic Baits Stop 3 Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches on Walleye Fair. If you have angling questions, please call Bellevue Fisheries Management at 563-880-8781. Jefferson Co. Park New Pond In Pool 20, river stage at Lock and Dam 19 is 4.51 feet. This primarily includes crappie, channel catfish, walleye and large mouth bass. The ramps at Big Timber and Kilpeck are closed due to high water. 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